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Originally Posted by JSAston
Hello
I am new to this part of the forum, I have posted on the Cyprus pages before. My Partner and I want to relocate abroad sometime in the not to distant future. We are interested in the southern side of Cyprus, as It is simular to Greece, and there is work for us both there. However the wages are quite low, even though we are profeshionals.
To be honest our prefered location would be the Ionian Islands, Cephalonia to be excact. We have been many times, and love the place to bits. We will be out there again in September. What I would like to know about is the cost of living, and work opertunitie's for us on the Island.
My partner is an IT profeshional, working for the London Stock Exchange. She is university educated to Masters level, and can develope software, websites ect. I work in Enviromental Health, and I am trained to UK standards in both food Hygine and Pest Control. Also I would like to setup my own business as a Profeshional Photographer, shooting Weddings, and stock images for agencies back in the UK.
The info I am after is, will we be able to find work? What are the wages worth, we are not expecting the kind of money that we earn in the UK, but would like to live a reasonable lifestyle. Also house prices for 2 - 3 bedhouse, with private or shared pool. Ideally in Skala, Kefalonia, but would consider other area,s.
Any info would be gratefully recieved.  |
Hi Aston,
We moved to Greece not too long ago, however we live in Athens which is a big difference in terms of work.
You might want to consider living in Thessaloniki or Athens and having a small holiday house in Kefalonia.
The kind of companies that will employ an IT professional are mainly in the cities. except she want to work freelance. Which means she could serve clients from all over, UK, Greece etc.
As per photography, again, am not sure you will get many weddings in the island all year round. People get married mainly in the summer. Then again you could work all summer and make enough money to sustain you for the rest of the year.
I think you can both work from home with the type of jobs you've mentioned.
Cost of living, well its not as expensive as the UK, and especially on the islands living as locals not tourists.
I worked in Real Estate in the UK and have been able to carry on here, so I might be able to help you with housing when you are ready. Send me a list of your requirements.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Ade